Our Lady of Carmel Church, Macau

Summary

The Our Lady of Carmel Church (Chinese: 嘉模聖母堂; Portuguese: Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo) is a church located on the island of Taipa, Macau, China.[1]

Our Lady of Carmel Church
  • 嘉模聖母堂
  • Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
Our Lady of Carmel Church
Map
22°09′13″N 113°33′32″E / 22.153539°N 113.558797°E / 22.153539; 113.558797
LocationTaipa, Macau
CountryChina
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
StatusParish church
Architecture
Functional statusActive
Architectural typeNeoclassical
Completed1885
Administration
DioceseRoman Catholic Diocese of Macau
ParishOur Lady of Carmel Parish

History edit

The church was built in 1885 and namesake of Our Lady of Carmel Parish.

Architecture edit

The church's architectural style Neoclassical, but coloured wall are similar to many historic structures in Macau. The belltower of the church does not have a steeple. The church has 2,000 square feet of space and can hold up to 200.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Our Lady of Carmel Church". Macao Government Tourism Office. Archived from the original on 2015-09-15.

External links edit

  • Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish webpage at the website of the Diocese of Macau
  • Our Lady of Carmel Church at macautourism.gov.mo